Class action data breach bill clears first-round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 13 that would prevent a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 13 that would prevent a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a proposal to cut certain county inheritance tax rates while also distributing replacement revenue to counties.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 21 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreTwenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 as the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number comprises six re-elected members and 19 newly elected senators — including two who had been appointed and one nonincumbent who is returning after previously serving in the Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two budget measures Aug. 20 intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for a property tax relief proposal passed during the special session.
Read MoreA bill intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for property tax relief advanced to the second-round of debate Aug. 15.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard joint testimony July 30 on two bills intended to help fund the governor’s property tax relief proposal.
Read MoreLawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
Read MoreLawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
Read MoreExpanding coverage for cancer screenings, tightening regulations on land purchase transactions and updating banking regulations were among the issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
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